Cob identification - help please

[Vl_treasures]

Hi Folks,
I am not really expert in Cobs, wondering if you can give any additional details for this 8 reals, the condition is not great due to the salt. Thanks

 

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[65vanman]

Hi Folks,
I am not really expert in Cobs, wondering if you can give any additional details for this 8 reals, the condition is not great due to the salt. Thanks

There is a way to date it by the style of the cross. You need to look it up.

 

[Vl_treasures]

There is a way to date it by the style of the cross. You need to look it up.

Yes, I noticed it is longer than on most 8 reals. Is there any good online resource for Cob coins? Google mostly shows up auction listings

 

[65vanman]

Yes, I noticed it is longer than on most 8 reals. Is there any good online resource for Cob coins? Google mostly shows up auction listings

I am not sure. I have two cobbs. Had a member in the club I belong to help me with identifying mine.